Lavahot Entrepreneur Podcast - Business, Marketing, and Personal Development

“Networking is a relationship-building game. And if you're in business or a professional who's looking to move up, you are in the business of networking, you're in the business of people and so networking has to be a part of our DNA.” Experts concur that those with the greatest connections are frequently the most successful. Investing in your personal and professional relationships...

No matter your situation, you can find a way to get into real estate. There’s no excuse for not getting started!  Today we’re going to talk about real estate investing with Naaman Taylor. Taylor started his real estate business during the pandemic and while on active military duty overseas. He also hosts a wholesaling micro tribe, where he trains over 100 individuals on wholesaling real estate.  L...

Starting a beauty business is a dream for many women. However, starting any business can be challenging. If you want to start a beauty business, it is important to consider all the aspects of the industry before jumping in. In today’s episode, we have the beauty launch expert who has helped over 300 beauty brands start their business from concept to launch. Ginger King is the Founder and CEO of Gr...

It's easy to think that business ideas are only for people with money, connections, and experience. But the truth is anyone can start a business with the right combination of talent, passion, and drive. In today’s episode, we are joined by Caine Sheppard, a friend and a person who managed to chase his dreams and turn them into a business. I have known Caine for over 20 years, and we attended...

In today’s episode, we have JP and Parker ,  both running their own companies. I initially met JP at the Grant Cardone 10x community alongside his wife and son, Parker. JP is the owner of Wireless Technology Solutions.  Parker, 14,  has been to several Grant Cardone events and featured in 10x kids twice. Parker is also the owner and CEO of Techy, a phone and computer repair company.  They share mo...

The goal-setting process can be tricky. As much as satisfaction and happiness one derives upon realizing their goal, the entire process, and the stages can be quite demoralizing, especially when faced with certain challenges. In today’s episode, our guest, Lillian Victoria, a speaker, business consultant, and peak performance coach, will take us through the thought process of goal setting for a su...

The art of sales and marketing is often overlooked. But it doesn't have to be that way. If you're looking to build a business, it's important to know how marketing and sales are connected and what works today. In today’s episode, we have Benjamin John, a  licensee of the Grant Cardone training, founder and owner of the Benjamin John Massive Impact Coaching, and owner of the Precisio...

In today’s episode, we have Ebens Jean, an insurance agent/broker in Salisbury and the co-founder of One Way Insurance Group. He is also the founder of the Dream Chasers Movement where he focusses on empowering others in his community to pursue their dreams and be risk-takers.  After moving from Haiti to the US with very little English, Eben was never let his humble beginnings deter him from achie...

In this episode, Noy Shani, consistency coach at Freedom Lifestyle Creation joins us to share how you can enhance your performance and results using the hidden power of your mind. Noy is also a journalist, sports marketer turned hypnotherapist, and speaker.  In the episode, he shares more about his background, hitting the rock bottom, rising again, and the lessons he has learned to avoid going int...

In today’s episode, we have Chris Burk, owner of Burk Creative, a content creation company that focuses on helping businesses create professional videos that elevate their brand and attract new clients to grow their business.  He joins us to share his story, how he started, the changes he has witnessed in the content creation industry, and also more about what his company does and who they work wi...

The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call for real estate agents and buyers alike. As the world took on a new normal, agents learned to use photos, videos, and other marketing methods to keep selling properties. Real estate professionals soon discovered the power of quality images and videos and how they compel potential buyers to take action. In this episode of The LavaHot Podcast , we are joined...

Understanding the investment opportunities can be challenging for most people, especially in the financial markets. In this episode, we speak to Josh Suvillan of Business Connect brand and an investment advisor. Josh is out to educate people on investment opportunities and help business owners build communities around them. He started as an exchange trader making the market move by commodities: oi...

In today’s episode, we have Justin Nava, an expert at marketing churches. Specifically, he helps churches within their community become the best known, which is something that every church should seek to do to try to bring in an audience and try to continue to give the Lord's teaching every single week to as many people as possible. In addition to that, he's also the communications direc...

In today’s episode, we have Bryn Reid, an experienced, successful business owner in the real estate insurance and financial industries. His first company was Reliable Notary Network, where he provided real estate transaction services for lenders and title companies. Bryn is also the co-founder of Xperience Benefits where they help local businesses, community-based organizations and nonprofits attr...

In this episode, we have Benjamin Bradshaw, an investor and a relationship marketing specialist that I have known for about 10 years. Throughout all these years, I have known him as a down-to-earth person, easy to talk to, and really loves helping people. He is also a father to two daughters and a husband to Lauren, with whom they run their company (Ambition Marketing Corporation) together. He joi...

In today’s episode, we have Darren Sugiyama, the Founder and CEO of Lionsmark Capital, a Premium Financing firm that offers clients extremely unique lending parameters such as non-resource financed premium loans, no personal guarantor requirements, among others. Darren has also authored 8 books, including How I Build a $37Million Insurance Agency, The Icon Effect, The Takeo Effect, and Checkmate,...

I was originally introduced to Todd on TikTok after watching several of his videos. He is the host of the Bad Reputation podcast, a Social Media growth strategist for Beamed Media and I have to say he’s really crushing it on Social Media. He joins us to share some tips you can leverage social media to grow your brand and business, as well as how to manage bad reviews you may get. Key Highlights [0...

How do you ensure that your client acquisition cost is always less than your lifetime customer value? How do you achieve a loyal customer base? A lot of businesses struggle in establishing a loyal customer base. They try various strategies until they find out what works best for them. In this episode, we speak to Victor Antonio, a keynote speaker, author, host of the sales influence podcast, and a...

Building a business to serve the community is what the Hammond family has always been about. They have built great relationships with the community which has been part of their work culture. For some entrepreneurs, community involvement is besides promoting the business. It’s about passion. In this episode, we speak to Bobby Hammond, physical therapist, and the former owner of Atlantic Physical Th...

An extra cash flow from your primary cash flow is an added financial security. It’s always smart to have passive income stream(s) from what you are committed to and passionate about. In this episode, we speak to Branden Hudson, Real-Estate Agent Recruiter at Maryland & Delaware Group of Long & Foster and owner of SBY MMA and Fitness which promotes a healthy lifestyle through a change of mi...

Most entrepreneurs fail because they do not have the right foundation. It doesn’t matter how many skills you seek to obtain. If the foundation is not built correctly, you will not make the impact you were called to make. In this episode, we speak to Ryan Blair, a faith-driven entrepreneur, former CEO of ViSalus Science, and the founder of Altar Call. He is also the number-one New York Best-Selling...

How do you cultivate an audience and create an environment that makes it so effortless and easy to share your products and promotions? In this episode, we speak to Chuck McMillen, the Ocean City, MD photographer who runs a successful online community platform, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1021989424581990/ . They provide tools to plan your vacation, hotel and restaurant reviews, the ultimate on...

You have that inside power to be relentless and achieve what you want. To be unstoppable, you have to extremely push yourself through all the uncomfortable positions till you get comfortable with them.  In this episode, we have a conversation on being unstoppable with the unstoppable Mike Ciorrocco. Mike is an author, founder of the Blooprinted company, runs the mid-Atlantic region of Nations Lend...

Leadership is immensely important, and most organizations do a terrible job. People usually learn on the job or learn leadership from people with inadequate skills, and that’s how poor leadership perpetuates in organizations. In this episode, we dive deep into the 11 leadership shields with Earl Breon. He is a leadership coach, marine veteran, and host of the responsible leadership podcast. In thi...

You can turn your fitness passion into a business. You do not need to be restricted to brick and mortar where you need a physical gym, but you can run a successful virtual business.  In this episode, Kimberly Roche joins us to explore cultivating fitness into business.  Kimberly is a certified trainer and nutritionist coach. She owns Sculpt Women's fitness and runs an online fitness and nutri...